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“herder” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmù mín

Example

他们是当地的牧民,每天放羊。tā men shì dāng dì de mù mín měi tiān fàng yáng

They are local herders and tend sheep every day.

Illustration for 牧民 (herder)

How to say “herder” in Chinese

“Herder” in Chinese is 牧民 (mù mín).

A group of people linked by the daily care, feeding, and movement of livestock.

Full entry for 牧民: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 牧民

近年来,牧民的生活方式发生了变化。jìn nián lái mù mín de shēng huó fāng shì fā shēng le biàn huà

In recent years, the way of life of herders has changed.

Tips for using 牧民

  • The livestock need not be sheep: the word can apply to people caring for cattle, horses, goats, or mixed herds.

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